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I'm from Chicago suburbs, so I'm used to townie dive bars and this place is great! The service was great! Richard, the manager was fantastic and made us feel at home. They were playing the Hawks game on the tvs and any bar playing the Hawks is a bar of mine! You HAVE to try the virtual bowling game! So much fun!!
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Not the place to be. Crowd was dull . Music was ok
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This place is terrible , never go here ever. It was 5 people in there I ordered some wings and the bar wench forgot about me. It took an hour to get my mediocre wings.
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So we have had an ant in our drink, watched bartenders touch people's food and a bouncer refused to kick out a guy who showed His junk to girls. Classiest place ever.
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I was really excited to checkout Brixx. I had heard some great things about it. We hit the 6th Street location. My friends arrived before me and had their beers for 20 minutes. 10 minutes after I arrived, the waiter finally brought me a glass of water, then he flew off before we could order anything. 25 MINUTES later, we finally got his attention to request the bill. We had reached the point of frustration where we were so angry that we didn't want to order anything or give them our business. The fastest part of the afternoon was when he brought the bill, waited and closed us out. He did not receive a tip. I have never had such a horrible experience at a restaurant in my entire life.
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It's slipped. I was a huge Brixx fan back in the day but it's just not up to par now. Bruschetta was stale over-toasted bread with marinated tomatoes. Salad was somewhat wilted greens drenched in dressing. Interior deserves a renovation. I hope they make it, but just think customers expect more, especially now.
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Definitely a fan of Brixx. I haven't had a bad pizza in here yet - and it doesn't seem like I will. One of the perks of being downtown is going to Brixx for lunch... but definitely a great dinner place as well. It's located underneath 7th street station parking deck so there is always plenty of parking.\n\nHaven't really gone here to drink, but they have a good selection of beers to go alone with your pizza. Looks like the place has a full bar as well.\n\nThere is outdoor seating for when it is warmer and the wait staff are pretty friendly.\n\nWhen I was here last Saturday, they were having trivia - which looked fun. May try it sometime.
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Average to mediocre pizza. I had a beer and the Bronx Bomber and never tasted a pizza this salty before. And if the oven is wood fired they are doing it a grave injustice with the dough they use for the crust. It was sort of pasty white and bland with absolutely no character to it. I know it is my personal bias but I prefer a crust that has some big air bubbles and an oven hot enough to char it just a bit \n\nAll in all I was disappointed by the food. The two stars are because of the good service.
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Let me start by saying that I am not a fan of wood-fired or California type pizza. My pizza preferences are mid-western and Buffalo style - not too thin, not too thick, nice and greasy, and baked in a deck oven. However, I love Brixx pizza. I have been to this location at least 50 times, usually before or after Checkers games. The menu is simple. It's mostly personal size woodfired pizzas which can be altered. You can get their pies on wheat crust, you can get vegan cheese, and they now even have gluten free pizza. The pizza and toppings are delicious and are fresh cooked. I really like the pear and Gorgonzola one, although it's not always on the menu. \n\nThe rest of the menu offers some very good salads, some decent wraps, and a few pasta dishes. I tend not to order the pasta before going to games because it's too much to eat - the pizas, sandwiches, and salads are perfect. They have a small but respectable beer slection with different specials every day. They usually have something from Olde Mecklenburg Brewery which is good too. They have beer flights too if you want to try several different beers.\n\nThe service has always been good to excellent here (last time it was excellent). The manager who has worked here for the past year or so seems to know how to run this place and is a nice guy. Even if you're not a fan of this style of pizza, Brixx is a cool place to have a decent meal.
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Really. Good. Pizza. Great variety of beer and wine. If you are in downtown, and want a good meal, eat here.
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I was here this past weekend for a charity event. It was absolutely packed and the bartenders were working extra hard. I mean literally breaking a sweat! Despite it being very crowded, the restaurant stayed clean and cool! \n\nWe ordered a Margarita pizza which was freaking delicious. Every ingredient was fresh and tasty. Even the mozzerella was fresh, not the shredded typical stuff. I would definitely order this pizza again. Although this time I did not order a salad, I have in the past ordered the Brixx Salad and it is also quite excellent. \n\nThe price point is nice on the wallet. Our pizza was $9.95 and can easily serve 2 people for dinner. \n\nIn terms of atmosphere, it is more casual but in a classy, Italian way, not a sports bar type of way. I will be going back for sure!
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Most of the time I've been to Brixx is because they're having some sort of craft beer event. Yesterday I had a couple of meetings in the downtown area about an hour apart so I decided to stop by and have a couple of beers and a pizza.\n\nThe place was deserted but what do you expect for 2pm on a Thursday. My waitress was friendly and attentive. My food came out fast and my beers were poured cold. That visit was good.\n\nIn previous visits we've had some major issues with our waitstaff not having even the most remote clue about craft beer. It's always been a pet peeve of mine that craft beer venues do not hire people who know what the heck it is they're serving.\n\nThis is the biggest problem I have with Brixx. Aside from that the food is pretty good and the atmosphere is your typical downtown crowd. On weekends it gets incredibly and uncomfortably packed.\n\nI also think it is totally awesome of them to be involve din RAIN's Amazing Bar Crawl which got the the 4th star in my book.\n\nOverall you won't be disappointed. Pretty solid place to hang out, eat some good pizza and drink some good beer.
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Buffalo chicken was excellent.
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Another great experience at Brixx! Dropped in here for dinner last night and for the first time I actually tried their wood fired chicken salad. It was perfect! Balsamic dressing, chestnuts, and great grilled chicken really stood out along with the goat cheese. They serve the salads in chilled bowls and that's my favorite presentation for a salad. The contrast of the cool greens with the warm chicken was superb.\n\nService was great and we had several visits to our table to see how things were going. Another great little surprise wall Bell's Two Hearted on draught here! SCORE!
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The pizzas my husband and I ordered were mediocre. They were pretty greasy and I had the impression they had been sitting around for a while and just heated up before they were brought out to us. I think this place is overpriced for the quality of food they serve. The waitstaff was attentive. I don't think we'll return.
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I was looking for a place to kill a few hours in Uptown, and Brixx fit the bill perfectly. They've got an awesome patio, delicious eats, and friendly service: what more could you need? \n\nI was the only person there for the majority of my stay, but they didn't seem to mind. The patio had plenty of space to spread out (I was toting luggage and a computer) and they checked up on me just the right amount of times. The garlic knots were decent, nothing mindblowing, and the salad I ordered was huge and flavorful. \n\nBrixx isn't doing anything super trendy or memorable, but what they do, they do well.
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I came here with a group of friends before going to the Checkers game, a group of 6 people. We were sat in a booth that was a little cramped, but the place was busy so we didn't mind. \n\nBeing an after work event, our group got there in 3 waves. From the time we sat down until the last person got there was probably 10 minutes. The waitress was so impatient. As soon as the last person sat down she came over and asked if we knew what we wanted to eat. Well... yes some of us that had been there knew, but the one who just sat down (my husband) had not even had the chance to look at the menu. \n\nFrom there it only went downhill. I got the impression she was angry with us because she was just not very nice. She didn't come back to the table after that for 20 minutes. I got the Fresh House Made Mozzarella Sandwich and it was just a sad sandwich. It sounded so good, but the ingredients were wimpy. There wasn't enough tomato (which were not ripe) to cover the bread, and there were maybe 2 shreds of onion. There was nothing fresh about it. \n\nI also ordered an Angry Orchard Cider (not on the menu) which I had to ask if there were any ciders. The waitress did not say the price but beware they are $5.75. Too expensive in my mind for that drink (but what could I do at that point?). \n\nThe location is convenient, but I would much rather go to Queen City Q.
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It was late & nothing was open. Or so it seemed. A staff member at my hotel recommended this place. I'm glad I came. I ordered the Americo, simple pepperoni, mushrooms (I added olives,) it was fresh & delicious. I didn't catch her name but a pretty blonde lady was taking care of everything, very nice & fast which I appreciated. I'd like to try other menu items if I'm still in town.
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Meh...I don't get it. Brixx just didn't do it for me. \n\nA girlfriend and I stopped in Sunday afternoon. The place wasn't too busy and we were greeted with the good news that they offer $3 mimosas! \n\nThe mimosas were good. But that's where the good stops...unfortunately. \n\nYeah, the prices were reasonable but I just wasn't a fan of the food. And for me I'd rather pay more to get better tasting food. \n\nI ordered the Americo pizza which comes with pepperoni, mushrooms, mozzarella, and tomato sauce. I didn't like the crust, or the sauce and it arrived lukewarm. Ugh. \n\nNo thank you Brixx...I'll stick to other pizza joints to satisfy my pizza needs.
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To my dearest Dylan,\n\nI saw you from across the restaurant and I knew you were a five star kind of guy but little did I know I was about to get five star service! Most people are made up of 70% water, yours is sparking, like San Pellingrino. The good stuff. You are a true angel. Thank you for that side of caramel and the Caribbean Lemonade recommendation. Take all my money. Take everything Dylan. You already took my breath away. Dylan? More like Lady Killin'! Miss you already...\n\nSincerely, \nYour two humble patrons.
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I might not have liked the wood fried Pizza. Loved the starters though but not all. Three cheese was good (liked only two of them) and the bread sticks. In general pizza was ok.
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I'd like to say it's a relative thing (I've had LOTS of really good and different types of pizza) but this was an ABSOLUTE thing - just really bad. We had two pizzas - a classic (it was fine) and a new-age (Buffalo chicken). The problems: crust had zero flavor, the ingredients covered MAYBE 30% of the surface and maybe that was a good thing because they too lacked any real flavor.\n\nAnd then there was the service - incredible slow with lots of excuses (sorry - the bar got really crazy....and there was nothing crazy about it).\n\nThe only thing good was the above par beer list which we were forced to wait FOREVER to get our beer. Bizarre.\n\nDON\""T GO HERE!
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Jerk chicken pizza was excellent. Bomber was good but the fresh oregano over powered everything else. Great beer selection. Service was good.
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Where to start ? The food is bad and overpriced,, I love pizza and will gladly pay extra for great pie butt. Brixx is not the case!
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Brixx will have many different types of thin crust pizza's. \n\nThe flavors are different and varried but they have a huge selection for you to try out.\n\nI got the Bronx which was pretty awesome.\n\nI will have to stop by again and try there other items on the menu whichever looked and smelled great.
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I stayed here one night while in town for a job interview. The room was clean and the bed comfortable with different pillow selections (foam, feather, hard, soft). I appreciate having the microwave and fridge in the room when I travel in case I don't feel like going out to eat again or I'm too tired to get out. \n\nAlso, in the lobby there are pre-printed directions to local businesses. I didn't take advantage but there is a bar in the lobby. Internet access was free and there was a desk in the room. Highway access is convenient and it is close enough to bars and restaurants.\n\nThe gym is adequate and the equipment is better than most hotels, including tv screen so bring ear plugs if you want to listen. There were not weights though and the pool is too small for laps but there is an aquatic center just a few blocks away with both ($8 a visit for non-residents). The treadmills are sufficient for running but Uptown is completely side-walked so if you prefer running outside its 'safe' from traffic at least.
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I'm writing this review as I sit in the Hilton Garden Inn at Charlotte.\n\nThe rooms are adequate, with most coming with a flat screen television or two, comfortable beds, and ample showers or hot tub jacuzzis. There is also a full service restaurant and bar in the Lounge area of the Hotel.\n\nI will also give them a nod for their complimentary shuttle which will travel you anywhere in a three mile radius of the hotel. The dude driving the shuttle was very polite and curtious ... I'm guessing because he didn't have to stay or work in the Hotel itself.\n\nUnfortunately, that's where the good stuff ends.\n\nThe gym facilities are atrocious. 2 Treadmills, a recumbant bike, and an Elliptical machine with maybe 4 medicine balls littered around a room that measures 6 ft x 20ft, if that. A grotesque pool with a grimey bottom that on more than one occasion I considered drowning myself in to free myself from my mortal shackles and break free from this prison of a hotel.\n\nConcierge wasn't helpful at all -- when I arrived at the front desk and asked if I could score a bottle of water to use the gym, because I didn't feel like paying the $4.00 fee for drinking the Fiji water they had in my room, the guy at the front desk stuck up his nose and snootily informed me \""You can purchase water from the gift shop.\"" Sorry buddy, at over $150 bucks per night, you can *give* me a water for the cost of... free. Also, what kind of idiot buys bottled water as a gift?\n\nThe in House internet is the slowest you will find. I'm a computer / IT guy myself and it is flagrantly apparent that this place throttles their bandwidth usage. Online Games of any type slow to a crawl, and streaming video sites such as Hulu or YouTube take forever and a day to load. This is the year 2010 -- we should have hover cars by now, but apparently its too much to ask for a sad excuse for a Hilton to manage their Internet Connection enough to let me watch the Keyboard Cat before dying of boredom.\n\nThe location is also horrible. Right next to the Nascar Hall of Fame ... and thats about it. Everywhere you'd want to go is located 1/2 mile or so into the city, so you have to take the shuttle to get anywhere. Without the shuttle, this place would be unstayable.\n\nAlright / Mediocre Rooms + Satisfactory Shuttle Service + Snooty Concierge + Horrible Gym Facilities + Atrocious Location = Don't waste your time. I saw a park bench a few blocks away that I will be living under during my next stay in Charlotte. Do yourself a favor and visit the aLoft at the Epicenter -- it beats this place in every measurable way.
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When traveling, I look for location, amenities and comfort, plus value for the price. The Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown was booked for me, not by me, with all good intentions.\n\nAs a business traveler, I often get in late and must be up and out quite early, often as early as 5am.\n\nLocation is adjacent to major sports venue. Strike one. Urban center, so there is apt to be street noise that can permeate the rooms, and there was quite a bit of this - emergency vehicle sirens, loud auto sounds. Strike two. The hotel is not well insulated from outside sounds. The room doors and the rooms themselves are not designed to contain noise so it does not effect others. I could easily hear even not loud conversations in adjacent rooms on both sides as well as guests speaking not too loudly in the halls, even after 1am. I got precious few hours sleep that night!. Strike three, and they're OUT was the obtrusively loud plumbing sounds. When adjacent rooms used their facilities, whether it was the toilet, sink or shower/bath, I do not know. I just know that it created a roaring sound in MY room.\n\nWhen I mentioned this to the desk person the next morning, she acknowledged each of my stated concerns, indicating that this is just the way it is at this property.\n\nIn addition, for anyone in need of ready and waiting cabs, this is another negative for this property. I requested a cab pick-up for 5:50am, and was assured one would be there and waiting. As you may have guessed, this did not happen. Despite their best effort, no cab was there. About 10 minutes later, one arrived, but it is somehow unsettling when one is on a tight schedule and relies on punctuality. Of course, I built in some fudge factor so I did not go nuts, but if you need reliance on either waiting cabs at-the-ready or reliable pre-arranged on-call cabs, you might be sorely disappointed in what this hotel can assure.\n\nOn the plus side, their FREE Internet in the room was quite fast, measured at about 9Mbps down and up. This was a pleasant surprise.
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One of the nicest experiences I've had when traveling. \n\nRoom was clean, large, ready when promised. Rate was much better than local Westin or other Hilton. \n\nStaff were all gracious, helpful, and kind. I was traveling alone and sometimes (in other hotels) not treated as well b/c of that. Had a govt rate suite and was treated like a VIP even though my rate was less. \n\nFree local shuttle was a bonus. Shuttle guy was friendly and prompt. \n\nBreakfast buffet (part of my room pkg) was good and plentiful. Staff there were also solicitous. \n\nYes, I did hear some sirens. Yes, the gym was very small and the indoor pool postage stamp sized. \n\nI also had an in-room jacuzzi and so I was relaxed and didn't even care!\n\nForgot a piece of jewelry. Housekeeping staff found it and front staff person (Elizabeth G) mailed it to me. Nice!!\n\nI recommend it overall and would happily stay if I return to Charlotte.
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Okay, I came back, based on my previous experience. This time, I stayed in a 6th floor room, overlooking the main road and right across from the NASCAR museum. As noted by another reviewer, these rooms catch A LOT of street noise. If you are a light sleeper, be sure to bring ear plugs, or ask for a quiet room facing the other direction. My first stay here, I had a suite with a separate bedroom. It was very quiet and nice for sleeping.
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4 of 4 stars (Excellent, mid-priced hotel).\n\nCan't possibly qualify for five stars (only high-end places can).\n\nNewly remodeled and contemporary lobby.\n\nFairly small rooms. Fantastically comfy Herman Miller chair.\n\nGood choice for downtown hotel when you don't plan to spend much time in your room.
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My wife and I stayed at this hotel from 5/21-5/28/14 for the NASCAR races. The hotel was very clean and the staff was very good. The room was made up clean every day much to our satisfaction. We ate breakfast here most days and the staff in the restaurant area were very prompt and friendly. We stayed here because of the location across the street from the Nascar Hall of Fame and it's proximity to the downtown area. We were also right across from the Speed Street street fair, very nice. The close proximity to the highways worked out well as we made it a point to visit South Carolina as well as other areas of North Carolina. I recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Charlotte for business or pleasure. The only ding, if I may, is the parking which is a little limited and there is a nominal daily fee. There was one day that the hotel appeared to sell out and we had to park in the adjacent open lot.
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Very nice room with views of downtown Charlotte. Next door to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We had tickets to the Panther/Bear game, which is a hop skip jump from the stadium. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Staff is very nice and personable. Parking is reasonable with easy access. Free coffee/cookies in lobby.
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I was in Charlotte for a class and stayed here. It was really nice, and the staff was great! I had never stayed alone in a hotel and got upset while eating in their restaurant and the wait staff took care of my meal! It was so nice! I can't say enough nice things about them! They made my trip better and made me feel so welcome! I'd definitely stay there again!
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Nice hotel close to everything downtown. Shuttle service (complimentary) can take you anywhere in the city (but not the airport). They have a nice cook-to-order breakfast option for $10.95, and a decent drink/good menu for dinner. \n\nRates are much more reasonable than hotels just a few blocks closer to the city center.\n\nHampton Inn is just across the parking ramp... Easy to get between the two buildings.
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The Goat Wagon Grocery has nothing going for it except its location. I shop here because it's the closest convenience store to my apartment.\n\nNegative experience #1:\n\nThe store reeked of marijuana. Smoking's fine, whatever floats your boat, but air the place out. You can also attempt to not look completely stoned on the job.\n\nNegative experience #2:\n\nMy girlfriend walked here to get change for laundry. The younger gentleman attending the store (the one who smokes) initially refused, saying the store didn't give change. First off, this isn't true; the older attendant gave me change before. Second, we shop here all the time, and everyone who works here recognizes us, including him. She offered to buy something to get change and he again refused, this time insisting he do her a favor by opening the cash register anyway. He was never this much of a wishy-washy jerk when we shop together.
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Went to the Capital Grille for dinner and ordered a Ribeye. I know it is a steak house, but I ordered the lobster mac n cheese and it was FABULOUS -- best I've ever had! The Ribeye was tasty, but pretty much your run-of-the-mill regular steak. I enjoyed it but wasn't overly impressed. I don't have any complaints and would definitely return here. Although it's a steak house, don't be afraid to stray and order other items, you won't be disappointed.
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I took some customers to Capital Grille this week. Actually getting to the restaurant was difficult, at least for me, and I am pretty familiar with Uptown Charlotte. Every turn that I needed to take was forbidden by either \""no left turn\"" or \""no right turn\"" signs. I had to end up going several blocks out of my way and ultimately doing an illegal turn to get to the restaurant.\n\nFinding parking is sort of difficult, as well. From what I understand, Valet parking does not start until 6:00pm and I got to the restaurant at about 5:30pm. I would recommend parking in the garage for the office building next door to the restaurant. Capital Grille will validate your parking if you park there.\n\nThe food is very good, but also fairly expensive. I had 8 people in my group and our total bill was right at $1,100.00 including tip. This did include two bottles of mid-priced wine, though. I had the 10 oz. Filet Mignon and it was very good. As far as sides, I would recommend the Lobster Macaroni and Cheese and Au Gratin Potatoes. We also got the seafood appetizer platter and it was decent, but nothing to write home about. The desserts are large and very tasty.
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The epitome of a pompous corporate steakhouse. Go there to show your friends, or tell yourself you can waste dining dollars, and for no other reason! I guess it's the natural byproduct of an expense account banking town.
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I feel compelled to say that I agree with Vinh about Mindy W. There are too many people who write these food reviews trying to sound like they're a foodie, or at least knowledgeable about food, and then it turns out they only go out like four times a year!\n\nI like Capital Grille. I like it as much as Morton's. I like both better than Smith and Wollensky, Butcher and Singer, Ruth's Chris, Sullivan's, and The Palm. I get my steaks medium rare. On rare occasion, such as when I order prime rib at S&W, I get it rare. This is the ONLY way to eat quality meat. USDA Prime meat (and Choice) is not going to kill you like the crap you get in supermarkets. Supermarket meat needs to be cooked well done because the supermarket butcher probably rarely washes his hands.\n\nI've tried the sliced filet mignon, the filet \""cooked to order\"", the lobster bisque, and the crab cocktail at Capital. The lobster bisque needed more lobster, but the bisque was quite good and not too strong. My filet entrees were awesome. It's amazing that they can make Choice cuts taste like Prime.
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Sorry- just doesn't do it for me. The steak is average and it's over run by BoA middle management.
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This is one of the best places to get a top-notch meal. Their aged steaks are cooked and seasoned to perfection. It is extremely pricey, but the size of the meat and savory taste is well worth it. This place is great for special occasion and couples. A couple will easily spend $200.
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Fine dining and elegant decor without the pretentious attitude. Great happy hour bar with the famous \""Paul\"" bartending since 2004'. Ask for a Stoli Doli Pineapple Martini and you will not regret it. The Porcini Delmonico Steak and Lobster Mac n Cheese rule!!
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My favorite steakhouse in Charlotte! Yes it's a chain, but not every Capital Grille gets 5 stars from me. For example, the one in Chicago is 4, mainly due to ambiance. The was the first restaurant I went to when I moved to Charlotte and continues to be a place to go for dinner or dessert after dinner somewhere else. For me, the best cheesecake in town. Great patio for outdoor seating. Great open bar with top notch service. This is a place to indulge for dinner and wine. Both menus are impressive. Open kitchen concept makes the feeling in the restaurant a little more lively.\n\nThe Delmonico steak is great as well as the filet. Depending on the size of the lobster tail that night, getting it as an appetizer is a sure way to make the bill skyrocket, but hey, we only live once!
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Capital Grille is not a place that we go often (due to it being a bit on the pricey side), but every time we do decide to splurge, it's been fantastic. \n\nDrinks: you MUST have a stoli doli martini. So delish. That said, why not have two and really kick up your heels?\n\nStarters: I realize that shrimp cocktail might be considered a boring choice, but with jumbo shrimp and cocktail sauce with a kick, you'll be happy you choose this route. The mixed green salad with champagne vinegarette and the tomato mozzarella salad are also great starters (but you may want to split the later as it's quite large).\n\nMain course: I don't eat red meat, but everyone I've dined with says that Capital Grille has the best steaks around. The salmon is also very good, and the portion size ridiculous; you'll definitely have some to take home.\n\nSides: you must have the creamed spinach. Even if you abhor spinach you will love this dish (which tells you just how healthy it is). The asparagus and mashed potatos are also solid side choices.\n\nDessert (my favorite course): get the cheesecake; you will not regret it. The top is torched like creme brulee and it comes with whip cream and berries. I've also had some of their homemade ice cream (mint), and it was very good as well. The chocolate cake is very rich, but with a bit of ice cream on top, the perfect chocolately end to your evening.\n\nThey have a very helpful slew of valet attendants out front for free parking, so defintiely plan to use them. It's just not worth it to try to find a spot on your own, especially if you're going uptown on the weekend for dinner (at which point, you should definitely make a reservation). \n\nIf you're looking for great food, service, and to save a little money, this is the place to choose when perusing the restaurant week menu. Or if you have a special occassion and feel like splurging, Capital Grille is a sure bet.
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Are you the type of person that requires being seen in an expensive, overly pretentious restaurant so that you can wear it as a status symbol? Or maybe you're a gansta who dresses like CiLo Green and wants to show the hunny's (yes, a group of them out with one man) a night on the town. Or maybe you are a group of ladies who can't figure out why the Bravo TV Channel passed Charlotte over for the next cast of Real Housewives? If you fall into any of these three categories, this is the joint for you.\n\nIn all honesty, I have seen all three scenarios mentioned above play out during each of the three times I've been to this restaurant (as for the third scenario, there must have been a Real Housewives convention or something in town...there were no fewer than 5 tables of cougars decked to the 9's trying to impress SOMEone....)\n\nThe food is good, not great. Their steaks are great cuts of meat, but I can get their roasted chicken off the rotisserie at Harris Teeter, and their fish is always dry. I won't harp on their oysters, as it was out-of-season when I got them, and that's not a fair shake, but still....No Bueno. Go for the top tier steak...steer clear of apps. and other proteins.\n\nThe service, managers, and hostesses here are all as pretentious as the surroundings. Funny story; my friends got turned away due to the places dress code. They weren't given that reason, but come on...they walked into an empty restaurant, were given elevator eyes by the hostess, and were told that all the empty tables had \""reservations attached to them\"". And we are not talking bums off the street here...this was a Brooks Brothers and TRCW wearin' couple! Bottom line...leave the jeans at home for this place...may even want to throw on a jacket to improve your chances with St. Peter at the Pearly Gates...I mean, the hostess at the podium.\n\nOverall, if you feel the need to define your restaurant experience by how much you spend, and the number of \""important\"" people sitting next to you, go here. If you want good food, and don't feel like taking out a second mortgage on your home to enjoy a nice meal, pass on this one. As far as high-end steakhouses go, might I suggest Ruth's Chris (right down the street) or Del Friscos (South Park) as better alternatives to this place? Del Frisco's is my personal choice, due to the fact that I always see Ric Flair here, and he entertains me...WOOOOO!
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What a great experience. The service was some of the best I've ever had in any restaurant and the \""Generous Pour\"" wine sampling was fabulous. Our waitress, Michelle, was extremely knowledgeable about the menu items as well as the wine she was serving us...that's a HUGE plus in my book.\nWe started off by sharing their fried calamari tossed with cherry peppers...fabulous! We then shared the house chopped salad, which was full of great stuff and tossed in a light vinegarette dressing. I liked more than my wife did. For our entree, we shared the delmonico steak, lobster mac and cheese and creamed spinach. We had a problem with the steak because it was way over cooked. Michelle cheerfully took it back, apologized and brought us a new one along with all new fresh sides. The steak was just ok and we really should've ordered the porterhouse but the sides were just rediculously good. She then proceeded to buy us 2 desserts of our choice...carrot cake (special) and chocolate hazelnut cake (on the menu). The carrot cake was one of the best I've ever had but the chocolate cake just ok.\nThrough each course Michelle brought us more wine tastings and I believe we had 7 overall.\nIt was great night and even though the steak was not a favorite, I would return again and simply pick a different one.
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Open up your brain tank because I'm about to pour in some high octane premium knowledge-- Have you ever walked out of a restaurant and felt like you didn't get your money's worth?? Have you ever walked out of a restaurant and felt like you wanted refinance your home, open up a restaurant house account, rent a cot in the back room, never ever leave, and never eat anything else again?? That is how I feel every time I exit Capital Grille after a meal. \n\nIs it expensive?? Yes, but you are getting exactly what you pay for.. An exceptional meal and stellar customer service. Everything about this place just exudes class and a stylish subtle comfort. \n\nThe menu is specific and gets right to the point. There isn't a ton of options because this is what they do and they do it very very well. First-Steak. Second-Wine. Third-Sides. Fourth-Seafood. I've had the Kona Bone-in Rib-eye and the Tenderloin with Lobster. Both are so succulent that I get into a subconscious gladiatorial battle over which one to select. No matter what you decide to go with, you should always choose the Lobster Mac N Cheese as a side. WOW! You are just being foolish if you don't. Now, I am no wine connoisseur but the wine list is so extensive that it dwarfs the normal menu. I'm talking about an endless amount of options and trust me when I tell you that your server will know about every single one. So, just simply talk to him/her and tell them what you like or what suggestions they might have. I think they have to go through some sort of wine school to become a server there. They know all. \n\nNow, I need to give this next Yelp nugget its own paragraph. The truffle fries... Oh lordy Lord.... the truffle fries. Fries so good that even touching them with ketchup or BBQ would be such a crime that I would \""soup nazi\"" the rest of your meal. \""NO CAP-G FOR YOU! - YOU DO NOT DESERVE THE CAP-G\"" Yeah, bringing it back to Seinfeld for that one. They are hot, properly seasoned, and perfect just the way they are. Get classy on those fries and use the fry tongs that they give you. Don't be shy and indulge yourself in all that is the Capital Grille. \n\nPlease Enjoy!\n\n-Ian M.
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Went to this restaurant for my girlfriends bday. they definitely exceeded my expectation. service was excellent. they ushered us to a booth with the table decorated. then they sat us down and put roses and 2 glasses of champagne for us. took a picture of us and put it on a card. i was taken back. now onto the food. \nWagyu Carpachio - awesome. thinly sliced and generous portions\nLobster Bisque - lots of lobster in the soup. not as creamy as most would have it. ++ for me\nShrimp Cocktail - got 5 shrimps. and they were big shrimps. very fresh and juicy.\nSesame crusted Ahi Tuna. if you dont like sushi, dont try it. difficult to cook. tasted a little bland to me IMO. \nPorterhouse_ excellent cut. nothing else needed on top of the steak. cooked perfectly. \n\nNight ended with a complimentary chocolate cake. awesome cake!. \nThank you Capital Grille!
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I first found the Capital Grill when we visit Charlotte. We now have one in Seattle. I have frequented many 'steak' houses, and I find Capital Grill the BEST.
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I'll be honest- we only ate here because we were given a $100 gift card. This made a ridiculously expensive restaurant cost about as much as it would cost us on an average night out. We skipped drinks and dessert (we were really too full of other stuff anyway!) and our bill still came to $114 before tip. I was surprised that the dress code was so casual for such a nice place; my husband and I dressed up (hey, it's not every day that we eat so fancy!) but we saw folks there in shorts and flip flops, too.\n\nWe started with the delicious bread, and calamari. The calamari was spicy, and it would have been better with some sort of dipping sauce, but I guess that isn't classy enough for the Capital Grille! I just squeezed lemon juice all over my plate and it was delicious.\n\nI ordered the citrus-glazed salmon for my entree, with a spinach salad and warm bacon dressing on the side. The salmon was a very generous portion that was very well done. I'm very picky when it comes to salmon and I found this to be fresh and delicious. The salmon also came resting on a generous bed of asparagus, onions, etc. which was an unexpected surprise as we'd been told that all sides were a la carte. I definitely could have skipped the spinach salad, just because I already had so much food and we were staying in a hotel without a mini fridge. But the salad itself was delicious- more of a dinner portion than a side, actually.\n\nMy husband ordered the steak and lobster. At $49 it was one of the more expensive entrees on the menu, yet is was a LOT smaller than my salmon (which was $33). He was disappointed at the size for that price, actually. But it still managed to be large enough that he couldn't finish it, with the bread and calamari he'd already eaten. The steak and lobster were both delicious, though.\n\nThe service was impeccable. Our server, Denise, was friendly and attentive and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend the Capital Grille for anyone looking for a nice steak or seafood dinner.
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Somehow my review got moved to the Yelp event page. Reposting here...\n\nEvery once in a while, you have an experience at a restaurant that's so lovely, you know you'll remember it for years. The meal we ate at the Capital Grille this week doubtlessly falls into this category.\n\nI know that Capital Grille is a chain, and an expensive chain as well. I'm not usually super excited about corporate steakhouses (Ruth's Chris: meh), and I usually wouldn't have chosen one for a Restaurant Week outing. However, Capital Grille treated us so well during the Yelp Generous Pour event, we decided to return. I'm glad we did: the food and the service were both amazing.\n\nI'll talk about the food first. Their Restaurant Week menu is not very varied: they offer three steak entrees and one salmon dish. However, I don't see that as a downside, since if you're looking for something lighter and/or vegetarian, you're not going to go to a steakhouse, anyways. For my entree, I ordered the Kona-encrusted sirloin with shallot butter.. oh my. This was a good steak, folks: tremendous flavor and perfectly cooked. I've learned that this steak is on their regular menu as well. This could be bad for my credit card. The appetizer of clam chowder was good, if not exceptional. My dessert of creme brulee was delicious. Nevertheless, it was all overshadowed by that steak.\n\nOk, now let's talk about the service. Yes, my steak was amazing, but you can get an amazing steak at other venues. What really set this night apart was the level of service we received. Even though it was Restaurant week, and even though we had nibbled and sipped for free the weekend before, we were treated as well as they could have treated any bank executive or local politician. Our waiter, James, was unobtrusively attentive and poured us multiple glasses of wine on the house. The manager checked in on us and shook our hands on the way out. I've never been treated better in a restaurant, especially when eating a meal at such a considerable discount.\n\nIn case you can't tell from the above, we really had a fantastic evening. I suspect that we'll be back the next time we have an excuse to splurge.
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The ambiance is deliciously dark and a throwback to the grand old days of quality tablecloths and real silverware.\nThe service here was very sub-par. Perhaps that was because I was dressed like an ignorant tourist that just wanted to be comfortable checking out the city---FYI--tourists have money to spend, too...\nI hate the fact that most upscale steak restaurants ignores the needs of patrons who want to watch their waistline.\nMy husband likes steak, BUT--- I want to eat healthy. So, how about some healthy options, Capital? \nI had to special order my salad and take off a bunch of junk. There entree-sized salad was fit for a mouse that had already eaten...I left hungry! Ugh.\nPlus---my special order came out wrong and I had to (once again) watch my husband eat while I fantasized about how many carbs were in the napkin...\nOh, I won't be coming back. There are too many other great places to spend my well-earned money on.
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OK, so I Yelp on a curve.\n\nMy expectations of quality, technique, ambiance, flavor, service, seasoning, skill, knowledge, presentation and value are directly proportionate to the dollars spent and the locality in which it is enjoyed. \n\nI can not apply the same degree of criticism at Torchy's for $10 as I do at Per Se for $500 ... although they both deserve 5 stars based on the above criteria.\n\nThis brings me to The Capital Grille in Charlotte.... \n\nDesign and decor get high ratings for the old school, old boys steak house feel. However more modern interpretations like Houston's/Hillstone or J.Alexander's score higher and feel better. \n\nThe service was knowledgeable, but rushed, and not attentive.Not bad in any way but not what I would expect from a place that seems so polished, pretentious and more importantly so expensive. Lets just say I have had much better service for half the price... ( recently Acme in Chapel Hill but I have yet to get to that review)\n\nFood ... OK $40 an entree ala carte, $10 sides, those are NYC, LA, SF prices. I expect it to be of comparable quality...... Sadly it was not. \n\nThe menu list \""daily seafood feature\"", when I asked it was, I was told filet(beef) medallions with scallops .... sorry Chef .... that may feature seafood, but it is not a \""seafood feature\"" ! \n\nBetween the 2 of us we had - \n\nCedar Plank salmon, slightly over cooked, vastly under seasoned ( my better half rarely salts anything she did this)\n\nBone in NY ordered mid-rare, received very much on the rare side, slightly cold, flavor was good, but undercooked and served with a slightly roasted shallot that was still crunchy (not cooked enough), not the sweet, soft, unctuousness that it could have been.\n\nPotato gratin ( $10) needed an extra 15 min. in the oven, the potatoes were not cooked through... and there was a very very strong raw garlic flavor, AND there was plastic wrap inside ! .. In fairness I understand this happens occasionally and it and the dessert were comped, however I see a trend of sloppiness with the food that should not be happening at this price point.\n\nGrilled Asparagus ($10) it was ok ... but just ok. \n\nDessert creme brule, ......nothing special... thin not very crisp carmel, made worse by too many wet berries, and a strawberry fan garnish which even in the darkly lit dining room (as opposed to the kitchen) I could see was past its prime.\n\nit was a $50 dinner for more than $150, so I think that \n\n\""Meh. I've experienced better\"" sums it up ............ 2 stars
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No matter where you are, you can always depend on a capital grille to be top notch in every aspect. Came here on a trip to Charlotte, and just like every other capital grille experience, it was pretty much perfect. \n\nI had a card for a free appetizer from a capital grille in Philly, so I was able to to use it at the Charlotte location for a free appetizer. I ordered the calamari and as always it was delicious. In addition to this they give you a plate full of freshly made potato chips that are delicious. Between both of these it made for a perfect happy hour along with their awesome rum selection.\n\nThe service at this location was extra good being that there was a hint of southern hospitality added to an already great service experience. The bartender was quick, attentive and kept the drink glass full after seeing I was getting low. Great experience and I look forward to visiting the next Cap Grille in a different city.
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The Capital Grille in downtown Charlotte is an excellent restaurant with fine service, welcoming people, and great food. Just be ready to pay the piper when you leave!\n\nAmbiance: This place is a fine establishment, which you notice walking in. They greet you warmly, take your coat, and do the right things when you enter.\n\nThe restaurant was quite busy, and noisy as well. We were fortunate having a large group, so we were seated in a dining area where we could close a set of doors. This helped tremendously!\n\nWine choices are plentiful, they did a fine job with mixed drinks and everyone was pleased with the drinks.\n\nFood was also excellent. We had several appetizers and they were all good to excellent. I really enjoyed the Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella with Vine Ripe Tomatoes. Slightly crispy, and delicious.\n\nFor the main, I chose the 10 oz. filet, which came perfectly prepared. The pumpkin cheesecake for dessert was very nice, but a little too sweet I think.\n\nOverall, the meal for our group was excellent. The price for this meal was over our normal expectations, even for Charlotte. It was the only slight disappointment in our group's evening.
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I had lunch at Capital Grill and was pleasantly surprised by the menu options that included fish and other non-meat items. The service was impeccable from the moment we stepped into the restaraunt. I was surprised that it wasn't more crowded but there was an ice storm brewing outside, which could have forced people to stay in. Even though I begrudgingly went to Cap Grill because my boyfriend wanted a steak, I enjoyed myself just as much as he did. I had the salmon salad, which our waiter recommended, and was delicious, and my boyfriend had the filet, which he has never been disappointed by at any Cap Gill. The service stands out at Cap Grill and, as long as you're in the mood for deliciously prepared but simple dishes, you won't be disappointed.
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Disappointing ... I really enjoy The Capital Grill most times and this experience left a poor taste for the Charlotte location. Our service and the food was, at best, two-star. I know I did not have the steak but typically I can count on this chain to deliver a good meal - if not great (my last visit in Downers Grove, IL in December was fabulous).\n\nWhen we were told we could not get a table for an hour we decided to sit at the bar. After about 15 minutes the host said he could seat us - we should have been suspicious at this point. We went outside to our table that had trash and leaves around the edges of the patio (hey, wait they didn't just blow there last night). Our tablecloth had stains and spots on the silverware. \n\nIt took a good 15-20 minutes for our server to come take an order after bread and water were dropped. We asked to start with the fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil with 12-year aged balsamic. When it arrived it was two neat stacks on one plate and one empty plate. When we asked the server why it was not split his response was \""we can't split this salad.\"" Ok - not as if we asked to split an escargot- the salad was almost perfectly portioned for two. Not to bother we just shared. The sliced tomatoes were mealy and flavorless and only one leaf of basil per stack. There was a nice marinated grape tomato as a garnish but I didn't pay for a tasty garnish. \n\nThe main course we tried the grouper special. I've had better. The grouper was ok (notice the theme) but the shrimp that came with the special was overlooked and tough. Our sides - saut\u00e9ed spinach and the wild mushrooms were good. We ordered a 1/2 order of both which is just perfect for two people. My only comment is we pulled eight whole cloves of garlic out of the spinach before eating it. Vampires beware ,,,\n\nOur drinks were never tended too and the front server never bothered to follow up on the salad. I hope everyone inside had a better experience.
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After having experienced a business lunch at Capital Grill within the last year, I decided to treat my family (wife and two teenage boys) to a dinner at Capital Grill during Restaurant Week in Charlotte. I thought is would be a very nice meal and someplace I had not taken them before. Eating in the best restaurants in town and when we travel is not unusual. The food was very hit-and-miss and so was the service. \n\nLet's start with the food. We ordered two appetizers for the table that were not part of restaurant week. The Calamari and the Mozzarella wrapped cheese. The calamari was excellent and cooked perfectly. The Mozzarella was good but not the tastiest or smoothest mozzarella I have eaten. Both were worthy. For the first course, my oldest son had the clam chowder which he enjoyed. The rest of us ordered the mixed field greens salad which was awful. I have had a better side salad at Wendy's. It was totally tasteless and un-inspired. None of us even finished half the portion. When the waiters helper asked if we were done, we told him to please take them away and how horrible they were. The three men had the filet for our main course. It was a very middle of the road filet. I am not sure if they lowered their quality for restaurant week but it tasted no better than an Outback Steak. Even my 15 year old recognized the poor quality of meat. My wife had the Salmon which was better than the filet but nothing exciting. She only ate half the portion and it was not worth packing up to take home. The mashed potato side was amazing and the creamed spinach side was average. The creme brulee and flourless chocolate cake for desert were both amazing. I would recommend just hitting the bar for these late night after a show. \n\nThe service was also only marginal. A big let down compared to the service received at lunch. The waiter reached across the table versus walking around, and he plated the food close but not just right so you had to re-arrange the positioning of every dish before eating it. The atmosphere is beautiful. I would return for a business lunch but don't waste your time or money on dinner or taking someone you want to impress.
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Went for friend's birthday, my first time. The service was amazing, they went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing dining experience. They brought out a bread basket to start, I highly reccomend the bread with the carmelized onions on top. We both ordered the current special of Waygu burger and glass of wine for $25 (we chose the Silver Oak Cab) served with parm. truffle fries. Burger was juicy and very flavorful.. served on a perfectly toasted bun with an overeasy egg and soft butter lettuce. We got a side of their dijion mustard and it was a perfect compliment to the burger. No need for ketchup for the burger or fries for sure. Dessert was a flourless espresso chocolate cake (friend loved it, I dont 'do' coffee) and a 'not-NY style' (as the server put it) cheesecake with a brulee top served with fresh berries. The food and the service made dining here an 'experience'... the price point is on the higher side (IMO!) so if you would normally not spend that for dinner I would definately reccomend for a special occasion... it will be my go-to spot for birthdays for sure!
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I had dinner this past Sunday night at the Capital Grill. Let me first state that I was dining solo and was wearing a baseball hat, jeans and cowboy boots. When I entered, the hostess asked me if I preferred sitting in the bar area. Given what I was wearing and since I was alone, that made perfect sense to me. I sat at the bar and Richard was my waiter. I had an absolutely different experience with Richard than was described in a recent post. He...and the food...made my visit memorable.\n\nLet me first say that Richard had to have been one of the most professional, yet congenial, waiters/servers that I have encountered in a long time. He had the perfect mixture of banter with me---while waiting for food--- while allowing me to have quality time with my food when it came.\n\nI do not like onions and indicated that to Richard. He then said that he was going to change some of the bread with my meal as it contained onions. Nice touch! A few minutes later someone from the kitchen came over and asked me if I was allergic to onions (which I am not). I make it a habit to let servers know of my distaste for onions, when appropriate. Never have I been asked before if I were allergic to onions. I truly appreciate the C.G. staff for going out of their way to cater to me like they did.\n\nRichard also steered me well with food choices. On my own, I NEVER would have thought of ordering mashed potatoes at a restaurant of the caliber of C.G. Richard suggested that I have that as a side. I agreed and am so glad I did. The best word to describe them was \""sublime.\"" My main dish, salmon, was equally superb. My only disappointment in the whole meal was that I had two beers which helped fill me up. Alas, there was no room for dessert.\n\nAre C.G.'s price ridiculously high? Absolutely!\n\nIs the food at C.G. ridiculously good? Absolutely!\n\nDid Richard help make my visit spectacular? Absolutely!\n\nWill I visit C.G. again? Absolutely.
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I went there this past Saturday night in a party of seven that included two kids (12 and 14). I did not know that they had valet parking as that would have been very useful on a busy uptown Saturday night. Anyway, seating was very prompt as we had a reservation. I was dressed up quite nicely but most of my party were casually dressed and no one felt uncomfortable. They do have a dress code but I understand that they are lenient. The service was just so impeccable! Prompt but not intrusive, attentive, courteous, friendly but not overly so, just top notch. Sorry I forgot our waitress name but she was very helpful in explaining the dishes so that even the kids could understand. Well the food was just outstanding also. We ordered a lot of appetizers to share and all of them were delightful. Special mention; the Pan Fried Calamari with hot peppers ( that sure didn't last long!), the creamy Mashed potatoes (the best I've ever had), the Lobster and Crab Cakes and the Lobster Mac'N' Cheese (just divinely delicious!). We also had various vegetable sides but I didn't sample many of those. For the main courses, all the adults had different steaks on the menu. Mine was the Steak au Poivre with a creamy French sounding sauce. It was beautifully tender at medium rare and spiced just right. Everyone raved about their steaks. The kids had their Chicken tenders (?) which was not on the regular menu but the waitress arranged it. The ambience was classy but not stuffy. We were not loud but pretty chatty and never felt rushed or uncomfortable. The vibe was bustling but relaxed for the guests. Only one person had dessert, everyone else were too full. The bill ( which I didn't see fortunately, thanks bro!) must have been quite high but it was well worth it. Everyone was happy, no complaints of any kind. Would absolutely go again on special occasions.
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Took my husband here for his bday sometime in the beginning of November. I told then ahead of time that it was his birthday and the did really special things. It was expensive but he was happy the food was great and free v parking. Not bad at all would do it again. He says this place has the best steak. We even got a picture to take home.
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Loved it again. This is our second time eating here and it has been fabulous both times. Really enjoyed it. Service was awesome!
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So far the best steakhouse, restaurant I'd ever eaten at. The friendliest service, treated me and my lady like kings and queens. They were extremely helpful with the menu, never rushed us. Our waitress, Michelle, great person, even suggested we share because the portions were huge. She was right, we shared the tenderloin and poched lobster and with an appitizer and desert in was more than enough. I can't wait to go back. A definite choice!
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I had never been to CG and decided to indulge myself a little while out of town on business. After a brief conversation with a foodie friend, I was directed to CG over Ruths Chris for a good steak experience. \n\nFood: 1 Star \n\nFor fancy steakhouses, I only have Flemings and Mortons to compare to. I also have the wise words of my father who always told me that only poorly cooked steaks need steak sauce. \n\nI've been to Flemings several times and every time it's always come seasoned perfectly. At Capital Grille in Charlotte, to my surprise and disappointment, I got a $60 bill and an unseasoned, tasteless steak to show for it. I did order some bleu cheese crumbles to go with it but it didn't mix well either. I ended up using the bleu for my mashed potatoes which made those a total hit! \n\nBut to goto a fancy shmancy steakhouse where you (or your company) is charged an arm and a leg and they can't even properly cook your steak for you is just criminal. I am assuming my problem was remote and hopefully only a local problem but it left a bad taste in my mouth for the next time I goto a nice steakhouse. \n\nService: 4 Star \n\nService was great, but obviously, who cares if you get crap at your plate?
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Yes, it's technically a national chain restaurant, owned by the likes of the same folks who do Longhorn and its ilk. But when you're on corporate account and/or just need to impress your lunch or dinner companions, it is very hard to go wrong here both in the wine and food departments. And the jacketed dinner service? Well, I always feel extremely well taken care of here. \n\nAside from one of the best looking bars in all of uptown, the space is amazing, with a partially open kitchen with adjacent wine room and plenty of dark wood and rich, dense carpet. It very much has that \""country club\"" look and feel to it. \n\nThat ambiance easily carries over to the menu, which is small but that just belies how big the typical portions are. The same should be said for the calorie count of most offerings. Friends, leave the diet at the door and prepare to splurge, it's just about impossible not to. From the decadent lobster bisque soup to the crunchy, earthy goodness of truffled french fries, you simply can't stay within a reasonable calorie count for a proper meal here. So just forget it, and enjoy.\n\nStandouts for me include the calamari, served with peppers which are not too hot but add a perfect tang to the rich savoriness of the batter than surrounds the actual rings and other bits of delicious seafood. This could be a meal unto itself, yet it's just their most popular starter. \n\nSteaks do reign on the entree menu, and I recommend going with the options which include the large chunks of fresh crab meat on top. Why not take good to great? But I am currently obsessing over the seared tuna with tri-dipping sauces and gingered rice. Maybe it's the wasabi oil alone, with the palette cleansing bite that comes with every taste? Whatever it is, I call it insane and it's a struggle not to order it again and again.\n\nBut you mustn't stop there, as dessert is just as over the top as everything else in the meal. Mile-high cheesecake, a decadent chocolate layer cake, creme burulee, and more seasonal offerings. One is typically plenty to share, or try a few and let the staff box it up for take-home enjoyment afterward.\n\nThe staff really cater to your special birthday and anniversary events, so long as you let them know ahead of time, so do share that at the time of reservation. During late summer, they also have a wine event called The Generous Pour. It's a fantastic deal that I highly recommend- wine all night long for a very reasonable beverage surcharge. \n\nSo, chain or not, this place is great for putting on the swag and showing your guests or yourself a fancy meal out. Something of a Charlotte staple now, these guys are setting a standard.
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The Capital Grille was a great experience overall. The staff was extremely welcoming and courteous. I had let them know it would be a first date experience and they pulled out all the stops. They chose a very romantic table setting and the service was terrific. The waiter was a little overly friendly and was a bit uncomfortable toward the end of the meal.\nThe setting, environment, and welcoming staff were the highlights. For the price I felt the food could have been better. For starters we ordered mozzarella and tomato salad and the Caesar. The salads were both chilled, crisp, and the vinegar and spice balance for the mozzarella was very good.\nFor the entrees we got the salmon and the special bleu cheese encrusted fillet with grilled shrimp. The salmon was cooked perfectly, but lacking on seasoning. Where they were short on flavor on the salmon they made up for on the shrimp. They definitely weren't shy with the seasoning which left something to be desired for the surf of the turf. The steak was cooked to perfection and was extremely tender. The waiter had sold the bleu cheese as a cream base infused with pepper and garlic. Unfortunately it was just a few morsels of blue cheese pressed into the top of the meat. Still, a VERY good cut of steak.\nThe meal and a bottle of wine ran me $150 which for the service and ambience I believe is fair. I'll most definitely be going back to give the chef another chance to WOW me.
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Again, I have to say this place is fantastic.\n\nI love the staff, the service, and of course the food. Calamari, Lobster, Crab, and yes, fries. All great. And the service is always just about enough. There are places where you'd rather they stop coming but here, they know when you need them.\n\nSo, I gave'hem a great review last time on their Exchange Room and Filet Mignon. Now, I must recommend that you eat out in the sun as well. Yes, they have tables in the shade as well.
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For my money, there is no steakhouse as consistently outstanding as The Capital Grille. Whether I'm in Atlanta, D.C., or Charlotte, their steaks are always cooked to perfection, their service always world class, and their wine selection second-to-none.\n\nMy wife and I recently dined at the Charlotte location during the Queen's Feast Restaurant Week, and for the absurdly low price of $30 a person, each enjoyed a delicious 8-oz filet, two sides and a dessert. As luck would have it, our local Restaurant Week happened to coincide with the Capital Grille's Generous Pour event, so we each enjoyed glasses of four different red wines for just $25 each. When the bill finally arrived, we couldn't believe what an incredible deal we just had!\n\nI could go on about why The Capital Grille is far and away my favorite restaurant, but you'll have to experience it yourself to understand. There's no better place to celebrate a special occasion, take a client for a business lunch, or just enjoy a fantastic steak.
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Recently enjoyed a great meal while celebrating our wedding anniversary. The staff made our experience so memorable complete with photograph of the happy occasion. The welcoming taste of hors d'oeuvres was just right. Our entrees cooked to an excellent temperature. And the sampler plate of desserts with happy anniversary was such a nice touch.
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I was Extremely disappointed with Capital Grille. I dine there during Queen's Feast Restaurant Week yesterday. i was very excited because i only heard good things about the place . To Start the evening off there weren't any seat left inside the restaurant so we were escorted to a dining room outside the lobby. There were so many terrible things that occur that evening where do i begin. First the ceasar salad was the worst salad i have ever had it taste like a 2 day old bag salad you get at your local grocery store. it wasn't fresh, i was missing courton in mine. Next it time for the entree. 2 of my guest ask for a med-rare skin their steak came super well done . so dry i didn't know if i was filet mignon or A cheap dry roast beef. She returned her and it came back out much better . I had the chicken breast that once i got to the bone it blood and under cook. and to finish the even off they were out of the cheesecake, and some of the guest got the flourless coco cake which had molded rasphberry on her plate. yikes . it almost went in her mouth. I would have expect better quality of food for a 4 star restaurant. She got her meal for free due to all the mistakes. but i didn't get antything for my bloody chicken. I will never go here again. :-(
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This place is terrible. We chose to go out to eat here as we had only heard great things about Capital Grille. We will never return to this establishment for a meal again. \n\nOur waiter was very nice and the decor of the restaurant is beautiful as well. For starters I got the mozzarella basil tomato salad. It was pretty good so no complaints there. I chose the special of the night for my entree which was three small steaks prepared in three signature ways. I loved two of them the balsamic one was pretty bad but not inedible. Our water glasses were left empty several times which I thought was weird considering how much a meal like this costs. My husband ordered the porterhouse and he asked for it to be medium. Well it was bordering on the side of well-done and I tasted his and didn't like it at all. He thought it was very dry and it wasn't hot it seemed as though it had been sitting around before they brought it out to us. Honestly the steaks he grills from Teeter have more flavor than this dish. This was obviously very disappointing but we just thought ok not worth the money but we would possibly return for the specialty dishes at a future date. \n\nThe main reason I am giving a one star review is because I woke up in the middle of the night with awful stomach pains and have been sick for the past 10 hours. My husband was nauseas but not as sick as me. We didn't sleep practically at all last night and because of this i would never ever return here. I would recommend grilling steaks on your own grill and not wasting a ton of money to get an underwhelming sickening experience.
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This is one of my favorite restaurants. My husband and I frequented this place 1-2x a week and often ate at the bar. Ask for Paul the bartender-he is very competent, but also entertaining. He treated us very well, and always remembers your name. \n\nI am a fan of the food. It is quality. I especially like the lobster mac and cheese. Despite its priceness, it is worth it. I am from Boston, and have been to Maine many times, so you can't expect to get cheap lobster in Charlotte, NC. The steaks are good-to be expected, but I was surprised at how delicious the cheeseburger was. I am a big cheeseburger fanatic and the meat is very supple and quality. The added sauces you can dip or put on the burger are a huge bonus. \n\nThe capital grille is one of my favorite restaurants in Charlotte.
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Took the wife for a nice dinner at Capital Grille. I love the confirmation email you get when making the reservation. The place was a little busy and our table wasn't ready despite a reservation so we went to the bar. Paul the bartender served us stoli doli's(sp?), their signature martini. It was amazing. We moved to our table and we split the calamari. It was solid..not great...the peppers were a little much.\n\nFor dinner, I got filet Oscar and the wife had the salmon. Both were cooked well. We split a side.\n\nPluses - great service, great steak...minuses - waiting for table, calamari peppers, price...sides should not be double digits in price
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I ate there last night with two friends for a can't-make-the-wedding-so I-want to-do-something-special for you dinner. None of us were disappointed. This was my third visit there and, like each time before, everything was superb. The service was exemplary and the food...it continues to WOW. My friends each had a steak. I had the salmon. We all felt that this was some of the best food we had ever eaten ANYWHERE.\n\nYes, the prices are insane. But for a special occasion dinner, I can't think of a better place in Charlotte to go.
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It's good. Had lobster soup first so later the sea bass didn't taste that great. But I had it packed and ate the rest in the next day, it was soooooooo good!
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Thanksgiving day dinner plate was pretty good. turkey was a bit dry but large enough portions for leftovers for sure which was nice. side dishes were excellent as always. had to ask for extra gravy, but came fairly quickly. daughters mac n' cheese was a bit blander than expected but not a bad thing considering it was for a child at the end of the day.\n\nservice was good, but our server seemed to have to go on break or something for about 1/2 hour 2/3 of the way through our meal which was unexpected. fill-in waiter was fine until our original guy came back, but the change up was something not expected or experienced before at an establishment of this caliber.\n\nthe pumpkin cheesecake special dessert was EXCELLENT!\n\nwhile convenient for sure, be prepared to wait awhile to get your car back from the complimentary valet service. It was not busy when we asked for our car and it easily took 15-20 minutes.\n\noverall a nice Thanksgiving afternoon.
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I came to the Blumenthal Cancer Center after Dr. Higgins was highly recommended. I have had a less than stellar experience. He's a gynecological oncologist. \n\nI had a biopsy done a month ago & no one from Dr. Higgins office bothered to call with the results. I'm waiting to find out of my pre-cancerous cells have become cancerous and no one will return my calls! Finally after 2 1/2 weeks a nurse from another Dr in the Center returned my call & read my chart and said I may need surgery. A week or two goes by, no one from Dr Higgins returns my call about my results or impending surgery. I finally got a call back to schedule surgery and it's a day before my surgery and I still don't have pre-op instructions. Still waiting on more phone calls to be returned. I have yet to talk to Dr Higgins or his nurse about my results. \n\nAfter all the stress of just dealing with Dr Higgin's office, he's very conservative in his approach. He scheduled a colpscopy and then when I came in for my procedure, after paying $40 co pay he says, without even examining me, that he didn't think I needed a colposcopy despite a bad pap he wouldn't check. Now a year later I have high grade pre-cancerous cells that have been unchecked for a year. \n\nAfter this current surgery I'm finding another gynecological oncologist.
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I admit it, I'm a fan if the Bobcats. They're beginning to put a more entertaining product on floor every night and tickets are not too expensive. The arena is nice and there's really not a bad seat in the house. With the light rail dropping you off right outside the arena and the Epicentre across the street, there's no reason not to go see a couple games per year. Go Bobcats!
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The Bobcats are an up and coming team. Although they haven't had a great season, they make up for it by entertaining their fans during the game. \n\nThe announcer thoroughly enjoys calling out the players names, highlighting a great play. The video people seem to always find enthusiastic fans to promote...the dancing is contagious and sometimes a bit over-the-top (you know what I mean if you saw that little elementary kid dancing \""the dirty.\"") The Lady Cats have definitely got their groove going on and make for quite a hot performance! To top it off, the Bobcats run special deals in their pro shop and have lots of sponsors willing to treat fans during the timeout breaks (e.g., boxers, t-shirts, pizza, Bojangle's). \n\nThere is parking everywhere surrounding the arena. You can park for as cheap as $5...or like Todd W. said, the light rail makes a very convenient stop there too.\n\nTheir social media department is fabulous! @BobcatsHannah and @Bobcats regularly interact with the fans throughout the week and game, making it even more of a personal experience. \n\nI've been to a few games and each seat is a great one, the prices are affordable, and if you splurge, you can get a suite. The suites are very comfortable and provide great views and a fun experience for you and your friends.\n\nThanks, Bobcats for being such a fun team and treating your fans!
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I have to admit that the Bobcats are a very far distant second team for me behind the Celtics. However, I have been to quite a few NBA arenas and the atmosphere the bobcats provide is truly phenomenal. With the Bobcats and Time Warner arena you truly get a full entertainment experience on top of the NBA entertainment. The bobcats always have great bands, dancers and other entertainment during breaks. Unfortunately the Bobcats have never had that one star player that makes you want to go see a game just to watch him but I think they are doing there best to get to that level. At this point and over the years their play has been very mediocre. Naturally a part of it is the fans fault. If more fans would attend the game then revenue would go up and the Bobcats would then not only be able to afford a marquee player but also attract them as well. I give the bobcats four stars but they are honestly at this point 3.5 stars. If you rate the organization overall three stars simply would not give them enough credit.
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We had awesome box seats complete with some tasty snacks and beverages. While I don't claim to know much about Basketball ...(or anything really), I was able to still have a great time. They had plenty of entertainment including a really awesome competitive teen cheer leading routine, children's choir, and great jazz band. \n\nThe venue itself is very nice- and we even got to see Michael Jordan!
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Had an opportunity to be wined and dined (or beer and dined) by the Bobcats last night. I've been to a number of NBA arena's and while the team isn't doing so great, the arena really is top shelf.\n\nGreat sight lines (especially when you are courtside!), excellent customer service all around, and incredibly handy from a location perspective. You can readily get tix right now and the Bobcats office staff offers a plethora of promotions and discounts to get the community involved. \n\nOverall I give this an overwhelming thumbs-up! If you haven't been to a Bobcats game, you owe it to yourself to check it out soon!
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The suite was sweet! Thanks Yelp and bobcats.\n\nIt was nice being able to walk in the executive entrance right beside the players I was about to see. We were then guided down to the floor for pre-game casual warm-ups, somewhat entertaining, but not really my thing.\n\nOff to the suite we went. A little far from the court in my opinion, but very clean, comfy seats, and great snacks and beer. Cheese balls in the Chex mix, wowzers! Definitely a great way to entertain 50-100 people.\n\nI hadn't been to a game in a while and was pleasantly surprised by the size of the turnout. 5 stars for time warner arena, 4 for the bobcats. A little more excitement in the game and a few more wins, and you'll have another fan.
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Definitely a must see! The Charlotte Bobcats, though fairly new to the city have all the makings of a great experience or evening out. Time Warner Cable Arena is also new and kept very clean - it's always a pleasure to watch a Bobcats game or any other event that the arena hosts. \n\nParking is.... always going to be parking, but I was a little skeptical when they started building the new arena downtown. It really isn't that bad- I always like to play the \""find the cheapest parking lot\"" game and it usually makes me walk a bit toward the arena, but we've all got to walk at some point. Now they have some parking decks to help carry the load instead of all surface lots.\n\nLocation, Location, Location! With all that downtown has to offer, it does make sense that the arena is located in the heart of the action. I do like the fact that I can drive in, grab dinner at a nice place and then go to the arena without hoping in and out of the car since everything is walking distance. OR.. you can just grab dinner at the arena too. There are tons of vendors - I think there is even a restaurant in the arena itself (I need to check up on that).\n\nSupport your Bobcats!
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Went a year ago and had a great time, this time game was great we had tickets in the founders sections with the meal. Staff was new did really have their act together also rushed people out at the end of the night even with people backed up at the exits
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I'm giving 5 stars because I love Michael Jordan and Kemba Walker!! Hopefully, you guys will start winning soon! \n\nHappy 50th bday MJ!! You're an inspiration 2 athletes everywhere!!!
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Great buffalo chichen sandwich, and a great beer selection. Attentive staff and sportsbar-meets-college bar ambience.
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Thinking about Matthew Broderick perhaps? Erase that thought; this bar didn't really remind me of my college experience at all either. There were too many meatheads, pompous jocks that I don't miss leaving behind in my old high school days. Don't get your undies in a wad, I have plenty of friends that play sports and I like competitive sports as much as the next guy, but a lot of these regulars are stereotypical steroid freaks. \n\nI am getting myself in trouble here, it very well could have been some kind of football after game outing. I managed to meet an older brother that was into the Pistons, this was the highlight of the evening. Either way, I am not taking the chance again with this place.
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It can get really crowded on game days, but it's a fun venue to hang out and watch games. Weeknights are better than weekends, when all of uptown is kind of a mess, but it's a safe spot for a good night out regardless of the crowd. Since they get so slammed, the servers are pretty competent at handling overwhelm. They've got pretty good drink specials every night, and the menu is diverse for a sports bar. The drunken cheddar dip is pretty exciting. \n\nIt's an easy walk from anywhere else uptown, so it's a good place to start or finish a night of moving from bar to bar. They serve food until late-night, so get your grease-intake to fight off tomorrow's hangover before cabbing it home.
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Went here for the first time to watch my Tarheels get the crap kicked out of them by Duke. Though the game was horrible, the bar was great! Had a buffalo chicken wrap and quite a few Fat Tire drafts and I had a really great time. The staff was attentive and helpful, the people were friendly and personable, and I was very pleased. Will definitely be going back for the next big game!
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Okay, it's a 2 star trending 3 stars in my mind. \n\nI went there before a Bobcats game with some friends. We were the only people in the entire place. It was kind of nice, but a little bizarre, as we'd expect atleast somebody else there, but to no avail, we were alone.\n\nThey have some good stuff going for them: Practically TV's for wallpaper, half price apps (yeah and it's better than that Applebee's garbage), a solid location, and a pretty large bar.\n\nJust wish they had more people going in and out, but hey, faster service for me.
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So I think this place might be better as a bar than a restaurant, and in that case I guess it was just a bit too bad that we went to the place for dinner.\nNot that the food was bad, mind you. It was just meh. Hence the meh review. Anyway the problem was the same across the board - dryness.\nWe started with chicken nachos. Chicken was a bit dry. Not enough gooey cheesy saucy mess. I guess likeable for those who really just want chips. We asked for extra salsa (and were charged I believe 50 cents extra for each tiny tub, woof!) to make it more pleasing. Most of us got sandwiches, which sounded really good on the menu. And in fact my philly style chicken sandwich was tasty enough... as long as I bit into a part that had cheese on it. It was grilled chicken, peppers, carmelized onions and provolone on a bun. But again, it was just a bit on the dry side, and there wasn't enough cheese on it to mask that. One of my tablemates asked if she could get a dipped sandwich - the waitress seemed confused, so I guess they don't do that so much down here, but for anyone else who is confused that's dipping the whole sandwich into whatever juicy drippings came off of the meat on the sandwich. Now that would have been an improvement. Dipping is a bit much for some folks, but it would help the drought issue with this place.\nBar prices were reasonable I thnk, so maybe come here to wet your whistle but think twice before ordering any food that should be served juicy.
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If you are into happy hours and/or lunch specials at bars on random weekdays, this place is THE BOMB. Here's why:\n\nMonday: 2.25 bud lights 4 dollars Smirnoff \n4.99 lunch- double cheeseburger\n\nTuesday: 2 well liquors 2 dollar drafts, $1 TACOS\n\nWednesday: Trivia night, 2.25 bud lights, 2 wells\n4.99 lunch- pepperoni pizza\n\nThursday: lady nights, $4 sangrias\n4.99 lunch- buffalo chicken sandwich\n\nFriday: 22oz beer price of pint\n4.99 lunch- 1-topping pizza\n\nLunch: 11AM-4PM\nHappy Hour: 4-8PM, appetizers are HALF OFF.\n\nThis place is a win if you go on the right day. The food isn't phenomenal, but it's definitely worth the $. Eat on!
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Ugh! The worst food ever. Who serves a shrimp taco with cheese? There was no mention of cheese on the menu for the meal. The \""Manager\"" was unwilling to comp my meal...they took a measly $3 off. The waitress asked what \""side\"" i wanted and i chose a salad...we were charged for the side when my meal \""came with a side\"". Plus they didn't have the correct vodka for a drink listed on their drink list and they charged us for the more expensive substitute! Hands down, NOT WORTH YOUR TIME OR MONEY!! Slow service (even though we were the ONLY customers in place). And let us not forget the worst restrooms ever. For a place with NO customers other than ourselves, the handicap stall was disgusting. Toilet clogged, the sinks haven't seen cleanser in quite some time. Don't waste your time or money!
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If you live nearby and are looking for a casual sports bar to watch games and drink beer, Stool Pigeons is fair enough for just that. But beyond that, total Meh. The food is not very special at all. It's mainly fried, greasy traditional bar choices and the service can be good depending on which server or bartender you get. The customer service in general is not great and I've heard several people say this. \n\nAs Anish said, the bar is good for happy hour after work because you can literally drink and eat for super cheap. Each day they also have a $4.99 lunch special. Most people who eat here during lunch only order the lunch special.. so that should tell you something about the quality of the food there.\n\nThey do have a lot of TV's and it still gets a decent crowd during football games... but it is definitely NOT what it used to be back in the day. \n\n(Disclosure: I used to work here but this is still my honest opinion. I've held back some of my thoughts here actually.)\n\nBonus: they have a TON of good beer on draft. It's probably about 20-25 beers on tap and they change quite often. If you catch them on a special draft night then SCORE if you're a beer lover!! They also have a fun little patio and it's prime location for people watching too.
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Disclosure: This review is based on St. Patrick's day bar crawl. So most places weren't on their A game for being slammed, but then again they still get one star even with that consideration.\n\nSo what went wrong?\n\nTables weren't being bussed, so we bussed\nMenus were sticky from spilled beer\nTook 15 minutes to order drinks then 15 more to get drinks and order food\nFood took 2+ hours\nAppetizers came with the food, not before, making the wait even more agonizing\nTater-tot nachos had very few chips and not much cheese, mostly iceberg lettuce\nBurgers apparently only cooked well done\nBurgers also come with toast in lieu of a real bun\nSeparate checks are too much work, so we split the table 8 ways\n\nI have to stop, the more I go the higher my blood pressure gets. It was really awful that day, I wish I had just gone to Five Guys and been done with it (I ended up going later). \n\nGet your shit together. Oh and I still tipped the waitress, most of that stuff was the kitchen. Should always tip cause they don't really get paid by the restaurant.
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The Disturber is double the price it used to be yet now it take me half the time to read it. Not a good bang for the buck or should I say 2 bucks for Sundays paper. Sundays paper sometimes is no bigger than a big city's week day paper. Use to be you kicked back with Sundays paper and it would take several hours to read it all. Not any more, at least not from the Disturber. Plus other papers comic section is twice as big and they don't carry on Sunday some of the comics carried during the week. Guess I got spoiled by the Washington Post. Plus the Disturber is to Democrat and Liberal for me anyway.
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It's always iffy regarding the daily delivery of the paper. The circulation and delivery staff are inept and incompetent. When you try to speak with staff regarding this problem, the publisher hides behind a Philippines phone service who lie to you that a supervisor will call you back. That never happens. I spoke to my delivery person who gave me the name and number of her supervisor in Charlotte, a Miss D. The D must stand for Don't Deliver, Don't Call back and DUH, because I have left messages for her more than 10 times and NEVER received a call back. The only time they call you is when they want money. I am also told by my delivery person that because I live on the east side of town, the publisher doesn't really care about what we think or providing a decent service. I am calling for the resignation or firing of the Circulation Manager who allows this third world behavior to happen. The publisher, Ann Caulkins, thinks this is the Philippines and conducts business that way. You're a local paper missy, deal with us as locals.
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